James P Buwen DO FACOS
Bariatric Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery
Board Certified, Fellow in Bariatric Surgery
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193 Morris Avenue2nd FloorSpringfield, NJ 07081
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Summary
- Dr. James Buwen, DO is a general surgeon located in Springfield, NJ, specializing in bariatric and minimally invasive surgeries. Dr. Buwen completed a fellowship in advanced GI minimally invasive surgery at Sidney Kimmel Medical College and has held attending surgeon positions at multiple medical centers since 2015. Dr. Buwen's education includes a DO from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine and postgraduate degrees from The Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Buwen has experience treating conditions such as hypertension and various types of hernias and has contributed publications on topics including laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and dopamine transporter regulation. Dr. Buwen's recognitions include certifications and membership in honor societies.
Education & Training
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHFellowship, Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2014 - 2015
RowanSOM/Jefferson Health/Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes HospitalChief Residency, Surgery, 2013 - 2014- RowanSOM/Jefferson Health/Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes HospitalResidency, Surgery, 2009 - 2014
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2009
The Pennsylvania State University, University Health ServicesMS, Physiology, 2002 - 2004
Certifications & Licensure
PA State License 2013 - 2028
NJ State License 2010 - 2027
AOA Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NexTech with NewCropRx, NexTech Systems, LLC, 2017
- Psi Sigma Alpha, National Osteopathic Scholastic Honor Society 2004
- Alpha Epsilon Delta, Pre-medical Honor Society 1998
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 24 citationsLaparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: The rightful gold standard weight loss surgery procedure.James P. Buwen, Michael R. Kammerer, Alec C. Beekley, David S. Tichansky
Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 2015-11-01 - 28 citationsDown-regulation of dopamine transporter by iron chelation in vitro is mediated by altered trafficking, not synthesis.Jason A. Wiesinger, James P. Buwen, Christopher J. Cifelli, Erica L. Unger, Byron C. Jones
Journal of Neurochemistry. 2007-01-01 - 40 citationsQuantitative genetic analysis of ventral midbrain and liver iron in BXD recombinant inbred mice.Byron C. Jones, Cheryl Reed, Robert Hitzemann, Jason A. Wiesinger, Kristin A. McCarthy
Nutritional Neuroscience. 2003-12-01
Journal Articles
- Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: The rightful gold standard weight loss surgery procedureBuwen JP, Kammerer MR, Beekley AC, Tichansky DS, Surg Obes Relat Dis, 1/1/2015
- Bariatrics Emergencies for Non-Bariatric SurgeonBuwen JP, Rowan University-SOM Department of Surgery Grand Rounds, 1/11/2013
- Down-regulation of dopamine transporter by iron chelation in vitro is mediated by altered trafficking, not synthesisWiesinger JA, Buwen JP, Cifelli CJ, Unger EL, Jones BC, Beard JL, J Neurochem, 1/1/2007
Press Mentions
New Jersey Bariatric Center Performs First Obalon Gastric Balloon Procedure for Weight Loss in NJJanuary 30th, 2017
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